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The Explorer Coordinator is a full-time position that is responsible for coordinating the Explorer field study program and LEAF family program (70%). Additionally, this position will assist with The Fairchild Challenge for Elementary Schools and the Junior Naturalist Summer Camp program (30%).

The successful candidate will be:

· a professional, motivated individual interested in plants and the environment who is dedicated to furthering environmental education

· an effective oral and written communicator who is comfortable leading, teaching, and speaking to diverse groups of people

· highly organized and proactive in anticipating and troubleshootingprogram details

· proficient with basic computer skills, and able to learn new programs as required

· a team playerwith a strong work ethic

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental education or related field, or at least two years related experience. The person in this position will report to the Youth Education Manager. Must be available to work Tuesday - Saturdays.

Specific responsibilities:

· Coordination of the Explorer guided field study program and LEAF family program including:

o overseeing four days of Explorer programming weekly and one or more days of LEAF programming monthly